Senior Director, TCG Production & Logistics

Get to know The Pokémon Company International

The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children's entertainment properties in the world.

Learn more online at corporate.pokemon.com and pokemon.com. And check out Twitter (twitter.com/pokemon), LinkedIn (linkedin.com/company/Pokemon), YouTube (youtube.com/pokemon), and Instagram (instagram.com/pokemon).

Get to know the role

• Job Title: Senior Director, TCG Production & Logistics
• Job Summary: Provides strategic direction and oversight for the flow of trading card products from production all the way through delivery to our customers globally. Develops policies and standard operating processes utilizing world class production and logistics strategies, that align and support our sustainability and ESG objectives. Customer focused with mindset of accountability around delivering the right products at the right time to the right customer at the right cost consistently. Understands how to utilize technology and best practices to drive scale and performance. Partners closely with Millennium Print Group (wholly owned subsidiary) and extensive network of suppliers and vendors to drive optimal service and performance. Excellent leader and communicator.
• FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt
• People Manager: Yes

What you'll do

• Provides leadership to production and logistics functions to develop world class processes and practices to meet and exceed delivering the right products to the right customers at the right time and the right cost.
• Provides strategic direction for production and logistics to scale and meet the growing needs of the business.
• Develops production and logistics teams to enable solid performance and succession plans.
• Collaborates with Product Development and Sales teams to set quality objectives and standards to ensure that we deliver the highest quality products to our fans.
• Partners closely with our suppliers and vendors to establish quality, security and sustainability objectives.
• Provides excellent customer service to our sales partners with transparency around KPI's and deliverables.
• An influencer, motivator and leader. Coaches' teams to optimize impact and employee engagement.

What you'll bring

• Fifteen+ (15+) years of relevant professional experience, plus seven (7) years of management experience or a demonstrated equivalent level of expertise.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or a demonstrated equivalent level of applicable experience.
• Proven ability to coach and mentor a team to increase impact.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel domestically monthly and internationally quarterly.

Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between $207,000.00 - $245,100.00 per year. The full range is $207,000.00 - $310,000.00 per year. This range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. The final base salary is directly related to the candidate's qualifications and professional experience uniquely.

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How you'll be successful

• Passion for Pokémon: Develops an understanding of the Pokémon brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do.
• Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new, develop innovative ideas, solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities.
• Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy, listening to others, seeking out different perspectives, and taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and results.
• Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards, looks for new ways to learn and improve, and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve.
• Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships, adopting a "team first" mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals.
• Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interests and needs of our customers and stakeholders, making them feel heard and important, and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique Pokémon experience.

What to expect

• An employee first culture.
• Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon.
• Competitive cash-based compensation programs.
• 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you.
• Generous paid family leave.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance.
• US Employees: 401k Employer Matching.
• UK/IRE/MX Employees: Pension Employer Contributions.
• Fitness reimbursement.
• Commuter benefit.
• LinkedIn learning.
• Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles.
• Hybrid work environment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. For roles in the United Kingdom, candidates will need the right to work. In some cases, and for some roles, the Company may be able to arrange a visa. For roles in Ireland, this role requires candidates to have the right to live and work in the Republic of Ireland. However, we welcome applications from all nationalities and may consider supporting an employment permit application, in appropriate and suitable cases.